Allen Sports Recalls Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-02-26). Hazards: fall. Models: Ultra1. About 150 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18108 |
| Published | 2018-02-26 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-26 |
| Products | UltraX and Ultra1 Folding Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Allen Sports |
| Firms | The R. A. Allen Company, Inc. of Portsmouth, N.H., dba Allen Sports (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 150 |
| Model numbers | Ultra1 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Amazon.com and eBay from May 2014 through July 2017 for between $500 and $4,000. |
Description
This recall involves Allen Sports model Ultra1 and UltraX carbon fiber folding bicycles. "ULTRA X" or "ULTRA ONE" are printed on the bicycle's frame. Both bicycles were sold in black, have 20 speeds and wheel sizes of 451MM. The Ultra One weighs about 21 pounds and the Ultra X weighs about 18 pounds.
Hazard
The bike's frame can break during use causing the bicycle to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and email Allen Sports at customerservice@allensportsusa.com with photo of the bicycle to receive full refund instructions.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the frame breaking causing the rider to fall. No injuries have been reported.
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